What are some traditional Diwali foods?

Some traditional Diwali foods are:

  • Laddus, spherical sweets
  • Barfis, milk-based sweets similar to fudge
  • Jalebis, sweets made of deep-fried batter
  • Samosas, pastries with savory filling
  • Chaklis, spiral-shaped savory snacks
  • Pakoras, savory fritters

Many families also prepare festive meals featuring regional vegetarian dishes.

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